MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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benefit of the doubt given to the welding
both head lamps are loose at bottom fixings
dampness around small fuel pipe above the gearbox
nearside seat not fitted at time of test
nearside sill is corroded and damaged.
slight bind from offside rear brake
slight exhaust leak from front downpipe joins
surface corrosion all over the underside of the van
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of drivers lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion 30cm of offside rear leaf spring (rear) mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of both rear top shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both head lamps are loose at bottom fixings
dampness around small fuel pipe above the gearbox
nearside sill is corroded and damaged.
slight bind from offside rear brake
slight exhaust leak from front downpipe joins
surface corrosion all over the underside of the van
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
vehicle has been extensively welded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation in the nearside front headlight
nearside outer sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
rear engine mount worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker fixing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind o/s/f brake
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind to back brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
corrosion to n/s and o/s sills and o/s spring hanger
slight play/wear in n/s anti roll bar D bush
corrosion to n/s and o/s sills and o/s spring hanger
slight play/wear in n/s anti roll bar D bush
26% imbalance rear brakes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26% imbalance rear brakes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
81% imbalance rear brakes
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight wear o/s rack
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight wear o/s rack
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Y916 NRO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y916 NRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y916 NRO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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